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Engagement rings & wedding bands: Wedding bands

Bands are exchanged at the ceremony. Many couples choose them three to four months before the wedding and engrave the inside.

The key points

  • Order three to four months ahead
  • Choose curved bands for unusual settings
  • Matching isn’t required
  • Consider comfort-fit for all-day wear

Engraving ideas

Your date, initials, coordinates of where you met, or a word from your vows.

Bands for active jobs

Silicone bands for the gym and work; the precious band for everything else.

Quick answers

What is the difference between an engagement ring and a wedding ring?

The engagement ring is given at the proposal and usually has a center stone; the wedding band is exchanged at the ceremony and is often plainer. Many people wear both.

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